RE- ADVERTISEMENT MEDICAL OFFICER

Gauteng Provincial Government; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,041,000 - 1,375,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health at Leratong Hospital in Krugersdorp seeks a medically qualified leader to manage the CTOP, contraception and gynaecology units. You will oversee clinicians, ensure high standards of care, and drive governance and service improvements in a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires HPCSA registration as an Independent Medical Practitioner, experience in CTOP, and strong communication and medicolegal knowledge. Closing date 23-10-2026.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HPCSA as a Medical Doctor and Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Experience working independently in CTOP, obstetrics & gynecology and contraception units.
• Knowledge of CTOP Act 92 of 1996 and medicolegal aspects.
• Ability to perform second trimester termination of pregnancies.
• Familiarity with National Core Standards and patient safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall clinical management of CTOP, contraception and gynecology units.
• Supervise interns, clinical associates, students and other clinical staff.
• Lead multi-disciplinary team in hospital clinical governance and service planning.
• Improve patient care through protocols, data collection and clinical auditing.
• Ensure compliance with public service codes and PFMA; manage stakeholder relations.

Skills

CTOP Act knowledge

Medicolegal aspects

Communication skills

Counselling skills

Second trimester termination ability

Obstetrics & Gynecology experience

Education

MBChB/MBBCh

Tools

OB/GYN ultrasound

Job description

• Directorate : OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY (CTOP)
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : GRADE 1 R 1 041 402 per annum (all-inclusive package) GRADE 2 R 1 188 255 per annum (all-inclusive package) GRADE 3 R 1 375 245 per annum (all-inclusive package)

Requirements

• Appropriate qualification of MBcHB/MBBcH that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical doctor. Registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical officer, and experience working independently in a Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP),Obstetrics & Gynecology and Contraception unit. Knowledge And Skills: CTOP Act 92 of 1996 and medicolegal aspects, Good communication and counselling skills. Be able to perform a Second trimester termination of pregnancies. Basic Obstetrics and Gynecology sonar skills. Knowledge of relevant patient care guidelines and regulated norms and standards (National core standards,) knowledge of annual performance plan objectives and priorities in relation to programs e.g. patient experience of care programs to improve clinical services).

Duties

• Overall clinical management of CTOP, Contraception and Gynaecology unit. Supervision of intern doctors, clinical associates, students, and other clinical staff. Managing patients at CTOP unit, Obstetrics & Gynaecology department and function in a multi-disciplinary team. Be part of the hospital clinical management team, District Health Service management team and support management in the planning and governance of clinical service in the hospital. Manage Patients effectively and efficiently. Improve patient/ Client care through implementation of appropriate evaluation methods, tools, protocols & Procedures. Manage gynae ward and obstetric care wards to improve patient care outcomes, work with patient safety incidence committee for the complete analysis of prevention and improved approaches. Improve patient records keeping; enhance accessibility of clinical Service, involved in clinical auditing. Improve Data Collection among doctors and nurses Iin the department of O&G. Ensure compliance with the National Core Standards/ Ideal hospital Framework. Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and public service Act, Regulations, and PFMA. Assist in managing internal and external stakeholder complaints & conflicts effectively, within the unit. Permanent Residence or SA Citizenship in essential. Contribute to the academic Activities of the Hospital. To perform commuted Overtime Duties.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.

The Department reserves the right not to fill this post.

The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Leratong Hospital

Closing Date : 23-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health and Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a indipendent practitioner??

Do you have appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health and Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a indipendent practitioner??

Do you have good communication skills?